WO2019219476A1

WO2019219476A1 - Barrel module for ejection of two guided weapons arranged one behind the other

Info

Publication number: WO2019219476A1
Application number: PCT/EP2019/061785
Authority: WO
Inventors: Holger Rodemerk
Original assignee: Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Gmbh; Thyssenkrupp Ag
Priority date: 2018-05-17
Filing date: 2019-05-08
Publication date: 2019-11-21
Also published as: EP3794303B1; KR102390239B1; AU2019268994A1; DE102018207712A1; AU2019268994B2; EP3794303A1; ES2911107T3; KR20210019011A

Abstract

The invention relates to a barrel module (10) for a barrel (20) having at least one first weapon (30) and one second weapon (32), wherein: the barrel module (10) can be completely introduced into the barrel (20) and completely removed from the barrel (20); the barrel module (10) has at least one first storage region (40); the at least one first storage region (40) has at least one first first storage position and one second first storage position; the first first storage position and the second first storage position are each designed to receive a weapon (30, 32); the first first storage position and the second first storage position are arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the barrel module (10); the first weapon (30) is arranged in the first first storage position; the second weapon (32) is arranged in the second first storage position; the barrel module (10) has at least one first secondary region (50); the at least one first secondary region is arranged in the transverse direction of the barrel module (10) adjacent to the at least one first storage region (40); a first connection apparatus (60) is arranged behind the first weapon (30) in the at least one first storage region (40); the first connection apparatus (60) can be moved from the at least one first storage region (40) into the at least one first secondary region (50).

Description

Weapon tube module for ejecting two guided weapons arranged one behind the other

The invention relates to a weapon barrel module in which two weapons are stored one behind the other and ejected in succession. The weapons are wired, so that a leadership of the weapons after the ejection is possible.

DE 10 2007 030 509 B3 shows a device for storing and starting two weapons mounted behind one another in an ejection tube of a submarine.

From WO 2008/074993 A2 a discharge device for a payload is known.

From DE 10 2008 021 040 A1 a starting device for immersion bodies is known.

From DE 33 45 334 C2 a charging torpedo tubes is known.

The object of the invention is to provide a weapon barrel module, from which two guided weapons can be stored and ejected one behind the other.

This object is achieved by a gun barrel module with the features specified in claim 1. Advantageous developments emerge from the subclaims, the following description and the drawings.

The weapon barrel module according to the invention for a weapon barrel with at least one first weapon and a second weapon is completely insertable into the weapon barrel and completely removable from the weapon barrel. The weapon barrel module has at least a first storage area. The at least one first storage area has at least a first first storage position and a second first storage position, wherein the first first storage position and the second first storage position are each designed to receive a weapon. The first first storage position and the second first storage position are arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the weapon barrel module. In the first first storage position, the first weapon is arranged and in the second first storage position, the second weapon is arranged. The weapons raw rmod ul has at least a first secondary area, wherein the at least one first secondary area is arranged in the transverse direction of the gun barrel module next to the at least one first storage area. In the at least one first storage area, a first connecting device is arranged behind the first weapon. The first connection device can be brought from the at least one first storage area into the at least one first secondary area. The first connection device is connected to the weapon barrel module.

The first connection device thus remains in the barrel. A second weapon can still be ejected.

If only a first weapon is ejected from the weapon barrel, a connection between the first weapon and the object guiding the weapon barrel, for example a submarine, is held via the first connecting device. The compound can be designed, for example, in the form of a fiber optic cable. In order to maintain the connection when ejecting the first weapon, the first connection device is located directly behind the first weapon. In particular, the first connection device is a coil from which, for example, optical fiber cable is delivered. Therefore, an arrangement on the movement axis makes sense to prevent damage to the optical fiber cable. But this is the first connection device in the way, if now the second weapon to be ejected. Regularly at this time, the connection between the gun barrel and the first weapon is no longer needed, so that the first connection device can be moved from the first storage area in the first secondary area.

Now that both weapons have been ejected, the barrel can be reloaded. For this purpose, for example, on the inside, for example in the interior of the pressure hull of a submarine, a first weapon can be inserted into the weapon barrel and here into the first storage area of the weapon barrel module. Subsequently, the first connecting device from the first secondary area are returned to the first storage area, consumables replaced and connected to the first weapon. Subsequently, a second weapon in the first storage area of the

Weapon tube module are introduced. The first connection device therefore does not have to be ejected, thus it is not a disposable article. Even a withdrawal into the interior is therefore not necessary.

Of course, it is also possible to remove the entire weapons raw rmod ul from the gun barrel and re-equipped outside the gun barrel and re-loaded re-introduced into the barrel.

A weapon within the meaning of the invention is in particular a torpedo, in particular a lightweight torpedo or an anti-torpedo torpedo, a missile, a decoy, a remote-controlled underwater vehicle (ROV), in particular a mine-hunting drone. Particularly preferred is a

Lightweight torpedo, an anti-torpedo torpedo or a missile.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the first connecting device from the at least one first bearing region can be brought into the at least one first secondary region by rotation about an axis of rotation.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the axis of rotation extends through the at least one first secondary region.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the axis of rotation runs perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the weapon barrel module.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the first connecting device is connected to a folding device. In particular, the folding device can be designed as a rotating device. The folding device has a holding part arranged in the first secondary region, wherein the holding part is firmly and immovably connected to the weapon raw rmod ul. The folding device has a bracket, wherein the bracket is rotatably connected to the holding part and wherein the bracket is fixedly connected to the first connecting device. The rotation axis around the bracket rotates, is preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the gun barrel module. Particularly preferably, the axis of rotation is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the gun barrel module and aligned horizontally (parallel to the deck). The axis of rotation may also be parallel to the imaginary longitudinal axis or assume any angle to the longitudinal axis of the gun barrel module. During the turning operation of the bracket, the axis of rotation can also change in terms of its spatial orientation, so that the first connecting device rotates, for example, first downwards and then sideways.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the holding part and the bracket are connected to each other in the axis of rotation, wherein the bracket is rotatable about the axis of rotation.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the bracket is rotatable by means of an actuator, wherein the actuator is selected from the group comprising spring, comprising tension spring, compression spring and torsion bar, motor, comprising electric motor, hydraulic motor and pneumatic motor, permanent magnets, electromagnet, combination of a permanent magnet with an electromagnet.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the actuator is biased, wherein the actuator is held by a securing means. After being triggered by the securing means, the actuator spends the first connecting device from the at least one first bearing region by rotation along an axis of rotation into the at least one first secondary region.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the actuator is a torsion bar spring. The torsion bar spring is fixed in a fixed bearing and is stretched over a rotatably mounted clamping bearing. As a result, the clamping torque can be adjusted.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the torsion bar is inserted over the radial bearing in a pin, the clamping bearing is screwed into the pin. In a further embodiment of the invention, the actuator is designed watertight. In particular, the actuator has seals.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the weapons raw rmod ul at least a first ejection device, wherein the ejection device is designed to eject the first weapon.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the first connection device is connected via a cable to the first weapon, wherein the cable is selected from the group metal cable, copper cable, optical fiber and fiber optic cable. The first connection device preferably has a coil for the cable. Alternatively or additionally, the weapon may comprise a coil for the cable. Particularly preferably, both the first connecting device and the weapon each have a coil for the cable. As a result, the unwinding speed can be halved.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the weapons raw rmod ul on a second storage area with a first second storage position and a second second storage position, wherein the first storage area and the second storage area are arranged in parallel

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to a weapon barrel with a weapon barrel module according to the invention. Preferably, the gun barrel is pressure-tight.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to a watercraft with a weapon barrel and a gun barrel module according to the invention arranged in the weapon barrel. Preferably, the vessel is a submarine.

Below, the weapon barrel module according to the invention is explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings. Fig. 1 loaded weapon barrel module

Fig. 2 weapon barrel module when ejecting the second weapon

Fig. 3 folding device in side view

Fig. 4 folding device in a front view

Fig. 5 folding device in perspective view

6 shows a cross section through the folding device along A - A

Fig. 7 spent in the secondary area folding device

In Fig. 1, a loaded weapon barrel module 10 is shown in cross section. The weapons raw rmod ul 10 is introduced into a barrel 20. In a first first storage position of the first storage area 40 is a first weapon 30, in a second first storage position of the first storage area 40 is a second weapon 32. The weapon barrel module 10 has a first secondary region 50, which in the transverse direction of the gun barrel module 10 next to first storage area is arranged. Behind the first weapon 30, a first connecting device 60 is arranged, behind the second weapon 32, a second connecting device 62 is arranged. The folding device 70 has a holding part 80 and a bracket 90, wherein the holding part 80 is arranged in the first secondary area 50 and the bracket in the first storage area 40 is connected to the first connecting device 60. The second connecting device 62 has no folding device, since this does not have to be removed from the first storage area, since behind the second weapon 32 no third weapon is arranged. If the first storage area 40 had a third first storage position and a third weapon arranged therein, the second connection device 62 would also have a folding device 70.

FIG. 2 shows the gun ruler 10 after ejection of the first weapon 30. The first connector 60 has been moved by the folding device 70 into the first secondary area 50 so that the second weapon 32 can be ejected.

In Fig. 3 to Fig. 7, the folding device 70 is shown enlarged. Fig. 3 is a side view, Fig. 4 is a front view, and Fig. 5 is a perspective view. The bracket 90 and the holding part 80 are each clearly visible. 6 shows a section along A - A. The bracket 90 can be rotated relative to the holding part 80 by means of the torsion bar 100 in order to transfer the first connection device 60 from the first storage area 40 into the first secondary area 50. The folding device 70 has a securing means 110, which holds in bracket 90 in an upright position. By removing the securing means 110, the torsion bar spring 100 moves the bracket 90 in a horizontal position and thus spends the first connecting device 60 in the first secondary area 50. The torsion bar 100 has on one side a fixed bearing 120 and on the opposite side a clamping bearing 130, wherein the radial bearing 130 is inserted into a pin 140. About the clamping bearing 130, the voltage of the torsion spring 100 can be controlled and modified.

FIG. 7 shows the folding device 70 in the horizontal position after removal of the securing means 110 and the movement of the first connecting device 60 into the first secondary region 50.

reference numeral

10 weapon barrel module

20 weapons tube

30 first weapon

32 second weapon

40 first storage area

50 first secondary area

60 first connection device

62 second connecting device

70 folding device

80 holding part

90 straps

100 torsion bar spring

110 securing means

120 fixed storage 130 radial bearing 140 pivot

Claims

claims

1. Weapons raw rmod ul (10) for a weapon barrel (20) with at least a first weapon (30) and a second weapon (32), the weapon barrel module (10) in the barrel (20) completely recoverable and from the barrel ( 20) is completely removable, wherein the weapons roh rmod ul (10) at least a first storage area (40), wherein the at least one first storage area (40) at least a first first storage position and a second first storage position, wherein the first first storage position and the second first storage position are each designed to receive a weapon (30, 32), wherein the first first storage position and the second first storage position are arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the weapon tube module (10), wherein in the first first storage position the first weapon (30 ), wherein in the second first storage position, the second weapon (32) is arranged, wherein the weapons raw rmod ul (10) at least a first secondary region (50) wherein the at least one first secondary region (50) is arranged in the transverse direction of the weapon barrel module (10) next to the at least one first bearing region (40), wherein in the at least one first bearing region (40) a first connecting device (60) behind the first weapon ( 30), wherein the first connection device (60) can be brought from the at least one first storage area (40) into the at least one first secondary area (50), wherein the first connection device (60) is connected to the armrests (10) is.

2. weapons raw rmod ul (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first connecting device (60) from the at least one first storage area (40) by a rotation about an axis of rotation in the at least one first secondary area (50) can be brought.

3. weapons raw rmod ul (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that the axis of rotation extends through the at least one first secondary region (50). io

4. weapons raw rmod ul (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that the axis of rotation is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the gun barrel module (10).

5. Arms raw rmod ul (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that the first connecting device (60) with a folding device (70) is connected, wherein the folding device (70) arranged in the first secondary region (50) holding part (80). wherein the holding member (80) is fixedly and immovably connected to the weapon raw rmod ul (10), wherein the folding device (70) comprises a bracket (90), wherein the bracket (90) rotatably connected to the holding part (80) and wherein the bracket (90) is fixedly connected to the first connection device (60).

6. weapons raw rmod ul (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that the holding part (80) and the bracket (90) are interconnected in the axis of rotation, wherein the bracket (90) is rotatable about the axis of rotation.

7. Arms raw rmod ul (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that the bracket (90) is rotatable by means of an actuator, wherein the actuator is selected from the group comprising, spring comprising tension spring, compression spring and torsion bar spring (100), Motor, comprising electric motor, hydraulic motor and pneumatic motor, permanent magnets, electromagnets, combination of a permanent magnet with an electromagnet.

8. Arms raw rmod ul (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that the actuator is biased, wherein the actuator is held by a securing means (110), wherein the actuator after being triggered by the securing means (110), the first connecting device (60 ) from the at least one first storage area (40) by a rotation along an axis of rotation in the at least one first secondary area (50) spends.

9. weapons raw rmod ul (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the weapon barrel module (10) has at least a first ejection device, wherein the ejection device for ejecting the first weapon (30) is formed.

10. Weapons roh rmod ul (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first connecting device (60) via a cable to the first weapon (30) is connected, wherein the cable is selected from the group metal cable, copper cable, Fiber optic cable and fiber optic cable.

11.Waffenrohr (20) with a weapon barrel module (10) according to any one of the preceding claims.

12. Watercraft with a gun barrel (20) according to claim 11 and one in the

Weapon tube (20) arranged weapons raw rmod ul (10) according to one of claims 1 to 10.